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24/08/2026

THE SERVANT HAT Part 2: “Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.” Genesis 18:5 NIV



Not only was Abraham swift in his service to the Lord, but he was also sacrificial in his service to the Lord. He went to his flock and personally selected, killed and prepared a calf for their meal. We haven’t really become a servant until our service costs us personally. Being willing to sacrifice for our Master is a sign that we are possessed of a servant’s heart. Whether the service is time, tithe or talents, it is willingly rendered at the request of the Master and for His glory. The greatest sacrifice we can offer, of course, is ourselves! That is a sacrifice that no one else can give to Him! When He has us, He has everything we have anyway! While his visitors were eating their meal, Abraham stood quietly by to serve them in any way they might need. He simply stood beside them, adopting the pose of a servant, listening for the voice of his Lord! Imagine the response of Abraham’s servants as they watched him assume the role of a servant to the Lord. What a powerful testimony it was to them! By the way, others are watching! Let us make sure our service and testimony are all they should be! Servants of the Lord are those individuals who make themselves ever available to the Lord and His work. They are His and they have no will of their own, but they are lost in His will for their lives! That is a servant’s heart!



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord may our service to You give a testimony to others.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, whatever our service is to you, may it always be a testimony to others that are hearts, lives, our all belongs to You, for Your glory and honour. AMEN



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Proverbs 8



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23/08/2026

THE SERVANT HAT Part 1: “Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.” Genesis 18:2 NIV



The identity of Abraham’s visitors. It seems that Abraham recognized the heavenly origin of his guests, because he sprang into action to serve them when they appeared. That response sets a good example for us because you never know when the Lord will show up in our lives, wherever we are! When He does, He is looking for the same servant heart He found in Abraham. Notice three aspects of that servant’s heart. Abraham springs into action speedily trying to supply every need of his heavenly visitors. He may be 100, but there is not a hesitation as he flies from one task to the next, until all is completed. Here is someone who recognized his duty and set about to do it as quickly as possible! May we be reminded that our Lord deserves the best service we can give Him! When we are serving Him, regardless of how menial the task, we should do our best to recognize Who we are serving, and we should seek to do the best possible job for the glory of the Lord! Paul reminds us in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” If it is worth doing for the Lord, it is worth doing right. The Father of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, gave us His best, His only begotten Son. Let us give our best to our Lord.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, whatever service You call us to do, we will give out best.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, may we in service to You, come with the same energy as Abraham, even at the age of 100, giving our best to You in every way. AMEN



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Ecclesiastes 7:1-14



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22/08/2026

MANY HATS: “The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day.” Genesis 18:1 NIV



We all wear many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a brother, a Pastor, a friend, among many other things. Genesis 18 reveals various hats of the man named Abraham. In the beginning of this Chapter, Abraham is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse of these various hats of this man of faith. As Abraham is revealed to us here, we see some characteristics in his life that could be seen in all our lives. Abraham wore the hat of being a Servant of the Lord. He sprang into action to serve the Lord who came in the form of three visitors. He wore the hat of a Saint. A “saint”, Yes! One who has been set apart by our Lord, not perfect, but in the process of being perfected by the Lord. The One who set Abraham apart and has set us apart to serve Him with enthusiasm as did Abraham. Abraham wore the hat of Mediator or Intercessor. He stood before the Lord on behalf of Lot and his family. We have been called to wear the same hat. Some questions: Are you His servant, running eagerly and speedily to do His will? Are you His saint, listening intently as He reveals His will and ways to you? Are you His son/daughter, His child, interceding before the throne of the Heavenly Father on behalf of those who do not have access to Him? Do you need to work on one or more of these areas of your relationship with the Lord?



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, may we serve You as eager servants, saints and intercessors.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, through the energizing power of your Holy Spirit, may we serve You as servants, saints and intercessors to the glory of Your name. AMEN



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Psalm 119:33-40



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21/08/2026

THE PROMISE EXTENDED: God also said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah.” Genesis 17:15 NIV



The Lord’s promise to Abraham is extended to Sarai also. She is to have this child of promise, and she is to be the mother of multitudes. Her name is also changed from “Sarai”, which means “My Princess” to “Sarah”, which means “Princess”. When Abraham hears this, he laughs. It is not a laugh of doubt, but of joy at what the Lord is about to do in his life. He is so excited thinking about the power of the Lord that he prays for the Lord to bless Ishmael also. What prayer? Asking the Lord to bless the result of a decision that was made from impatience. This prayer is heard and answered by the Lord! Here is Abram who was looking at a bleak future when the day began. Now he is thrilled by the possibilities. Let us be reminded today as there is no cause that is beyond hope when it involves the Lord. Our future is as bright as the size of our faith! When we involve our Lord in every situation of our lives, the impossible becomes immediately possible. Remember the Living Lord we serve holds today and tomorrow in His hands, and He is greater than both! Rejoice that we serve a wonderful Lord Who is interested in us. When we exercise minute faith in His Word, He honours that with blessings which cannot be calculated for value. What are you trusting Him for this day? Is there a dark spot on your today or on your future? Bring it to Him, fall down before Him and worship Him like Abraham did and He will bless your life!



PRAYER THOUGHT

In humble worship, Lord, we surrender all to Your possibilities.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, whatever dark spot is on our day or on our future, we bring it to You, falling down before You and worshiping You like Abraham did and thanking You for blessing our lives. AMEN



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Revelation 21:1-5a



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20/08/2026

A NEW REQUIREMENT: “This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised.” Genesis 17:10 NIV



Abraham and all his descendants are required to be circumcised. They were to be identified as followers of the Lord by a mark in their bodies. Submitting to circumcision was a statement that “this person is part of the Abrahamic covenant, and the promises of the Lord are his.” This mark was both painful and private. Whether anyone else knew of it or not, the person circumcised, and the Lord knew about it. We are not required to do this to be followers of the Lord today. However, the New Testament speaks of a “circumcision of the heart” performed not with human hands, but through the ministry and power of the Holy Spirit. These verses speak of the circumcision of the heart – Romans 2:28-29; Galatians 5:6; Colossians 2:11; Galatians 6:15. Without being circumcised, no one could enter this covenant relationship with the Lord. For us a spiritual circumcision is necessary for a relationship with the Lord. This is accomplished only through coming to Jesus Christ by faith. Being born from above through the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Many in our day think that rituals are still how one approaches the Lord. Nothing could be farther from the truth! Works can never save the soul! It takes faith to please the Lord. It always has and always will! It took faith to follow the Lord and carry out this command, which Abraham did without hesitation. Have you experienced that spiritual circumcision that forever changes your life and your destination?



PRAYER THOUGHT

Holy Spirit thank you for changing my heart to follow the Lord.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Holy Spirit, thank You for carrying out heart surgery on my heart that it is forever changed, committed to walk by faith and obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN



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1 Corinthians 15:50-58



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19/08/2026

FRUITFUL AND FAITHFUL: “I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.” Genesis 17:6 NIV



The Lord promises Abraham children, crowds and crowns. He promised him things that, at that moment in his life, he couldn’t even imagine! Sounds like us, doesn’t it? Think of where He found us, what He has done in our lives and where we are headed. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? I have discovered that the farther I travel down this walk with our Lord, the sweeter His promises become! We can only be thankful that every single one is true! Remember, He will make our lives fruitful for His glory if we will abide in Him, John 15:5. The Lord promises not only to bless Abraham, but his children and all the generations of Abraham’s seed as well. This is a covenant that is as good as the Name of the Lord and that will endure as long as He endures. We can only thank the Lord that we can count on His faithfulness! “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23). Praise the Lord that He is faithful and true. He will not renege on His promises. He will not fail us. We may fall short, but He never will! He is ever faithful! The Lord promises to be personal to the seed of Abraham, to you and me. What a blessing to serve the Lord who desires a personal relationship with the likes of you and me! Enabling us to be fruitful for He is faithful.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, as You are faithful to Your Word, make us fruitful to Your glory.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Thank You, Lord, for promising to be personal to the seed of Abraham, to us. What a blessing to serve You who desires a personal relationship with us. Making us to be fruitful for You are faithful. AMEN



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Luke 2:36-40



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18/08/2026

FACEDOWN: “Abram fell facedown, and God said to him.” Genesis 17:3 NIV



Abram immediately fell on his face at the first appearance of the Lord. The brightness of the Lord’s glory would strike any person to the ground. The point is this: Abram humbled himself before the Lord, he got as low as he could to show reverence for the Lord, that he was ready to listen and to receive whatever message the Lord had for him. The Lord said two things to Abram: He reminded Abram that it was He who had been chosen to receive the covenant of the promised seed. He and he alone, not someone else, had been chosen to be the father of many nations. This was the Lord’s call alone. The Lord alone called Abram. When our Lord calls us, any of us, to serve Him, we must humble ourselves before Him and listen to His call. The Lord changed Abram’s name to Abraham (Genesis 17:5). The meaning of Abram is exalted father; the meaning of Abraham is the father of a multitude. This experience with the Lord was to be a turning point in Abram’s life: the promised seed was soon to be born through Sarai. The Lord gave Abram a new name to remind him of this experience with Him. This was the Lord’s great call and covenant, His great assurance to fulfil His promise. Our Lord has given each of us the very name of His own dear Son, Christian (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter4:16). The great need of the hour is for us to humble ourselves before the Lord and remember the great name He has given us, the name of Christian. Reminding of our conversion, call and His promises.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, remind us of what it means to carry the name of Christian.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, as Abram was humbled, may we be humbled by the privilege of being called a Christian, and reminded of our conversion, call and Your amazing promises. AMEN



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1 Peter 5:1-11



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17/08/2026

HIS PROMISE AND PLAN: “Then I will make My covenant between Me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” Genesis 17:2 NIV



The Lord simply reminds Abram of the promises He has made to him in the past. He will make of him a great nation and He will bless Abram. This revelation and reminder cause Abram to fall at His feet in worship! Do we see His blessings in our lives as a catalyst to worship and praise? This covenant is one-sided. The Lord will bless Abram because He wants to! In other words, the covenant is good because it depends on the Lord and not a human being! Praise the Lord, our salvation is in His hands and not ours. Here, Abram receives a name change. His name is changed from “Abram”, which means “Exalted Father”, to “Abraham” which means “Father of a Multitude”. To Abraham it does not appear that this is the case. From the Lord’s perspective, it is a done deal! Notice the words, “You will be the father of many nations.” (Genesis 17: 4). Even though Abraham couldn’t see it, God had already completed His plan through Abraham. Life is never like we think it is! All we can see are the obstacles and the trials that we face in life. Our Lord sees our present as well as the future that He has already accomplished. The essence of faith is merely walking in the present, holding in our hands the things the Lord has placed in the future! Whatever we may be facing, our Lord has already taken care of it for you. We merely need to be patient until we arrive at that time where His provision is manifested.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, teach us to be patient as we wait for Your provision.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Whatever we may be facing, Lord, we praise and thank You, that You have already taken care of it for us. Teach us to be patient until we arrive at that time where Your provision is manifested. AMEN



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Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:7



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